BBUS 3811
Introduction to Human Resources Management
3.0 Credits
Description
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of human resource management (HRM) functions within organizations, including an appreciation of the roles of both HRM specialists and line managers in designing and implementing effective HRM policies and practices. (CA, CMA, QAA)
Delivery Method
Delivery is Web-based. While self-paced, this course does have a recommended schedule to follow.
Prerequisites
BBUS 2721 (previously ADMN 320) and an introductory course in business, management or supervisory skills, are recommended.
Exclusions
If you already have credit for BUSM 122 or 222 (no longer offered), BBUS 3661 or BBUS 4319, you may not take BBUS 3811 for additional credit.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Investigate how HRM is responding to current business trends, opportunities, and challenges.
- Identify the human resources needs of an organization or department.
- Conduct a job analysis and produce a job description from the job analysis.
- Evaluate the procedures and practices used for recruiting and selecting suitable employees.
- Assess training requirements and implement a successful orientation and training program.
- Discuss workplace health and safety programs and the roles of the employer and the employee in enforcing health and safety policies and procedures.
- Explain the responsibilities of management, HRM specialists, managers, and employees in managing the employment relationship in a unionized or a non-unionized environment.
Course Outline
Module 1: Need for Human Resources Management
- Topic 1: Human Resources Management-Roles and Responsibilities
- Topic 2: The Changing Role of HRM and Growing Professionalism within the HR Function
- Topic 3: HRM Challenges in the Twenty-First Century
- Topic 4: Legal issues in HRM
Module 2: Matching HR Needs and People
- Topic 1: Job Design
- Topic 2: Job Analysis
- Topic 3: Human Resources Planning
- Topic 4: Understanding a Shifting Labour Market
Module 3: Developing People
- Topic 1: Employee Orientation and Socialization
- Topic 2: Training and Development
- Topic 3: Performance Management
- Topic 4: HR's Role in Setting a Climate for People Development
Module 4: Compensation and Recognition
- Topic 1: Employee Compensation
- Topic 2: Incentives and Rewards
- Topic 3: Employee Benefits and Services
- Topic 4: Trends in Compensation and Benefits
Module 5: Recruitment and Selection
- Topic 1: Recruitment Strategies
- Topic 2: Process for Selecting the Best Candidate
- Topic 3: Legal Issues Related to Recruitment and Selection
Module 6: Developing a Safe Work Environment and Effective Employee Relations
- Topic 1: Occupational Health and Safety Legislation - Creating a Safe Work Environment
- Topic 2: The Human Rights Code - Establishing a Positive Work Environment
- Topic 3: Foundations of Effective Employee Relations
- Topic 4: Labour-Management Relations
- Topic 5: Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Maximum Completion
30 weeks is the maximum duration. The course is however designed for a typical 14-week completion time frame.
Required Text and Materials
Dessler, et al.
Management of Human Resources - In-Class Edition. Second Canadian Edition. Toronto, Ontario: Pearson Education, 2006.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9780131976061
Additional Requirements
Students will need access to the Internet to access the text's web site, TRU on-line library resources, and other references. See also Course Delivery Format information on the TRU-OL website: (www.tru.ca/distance/services/online_courses.html#web).
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students, primarily through the course's Blackboard e-mail facility. Students may also talk to their Open Learning Faculty Member on the phone when mutually convenient.
Assessment
To successfully complete the course, you must achieve a passing grade of fifty percent (50%) or higher on the overall course, and hand in all assessments.
Your final grade for the course is determined on the following basis:
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